Journal profile · CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL-NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY
Nano Energy
ISSN 2211-2855 · eISSN 2211-3282 · Elsevier BV · UNITED STATES
Nano Energy: CAS Zone 2 · Materials Science (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 16.59; hybrid open access; APC about USD 5,210; review about 67 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 947 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Nano Energy is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 2 of Materials Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials, Conducting polymers and applications and Advancements in Battery Materials, together about 36.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Electrical and Electronic Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Nano Energy is a multidisciplinary, rapid-publication forum of original peer-reviewed contributions on the science and engineering of nanomaterials and nanodevices used in all forms of energy harvesting, conversion, storage, utilization and policy. Through its mixture of articles, reviews, communications, research news, and information on key developments, Nano Energy provides a comprehensive coverage of this exciting and dynamic field which joins nanoscience and nanotechnology with energy science. The journal is relevant to all those who are interested in nanomaterials solutions to the energy problem.Description: Nano Energy publishes original experimental and theoretical research on all aspects of energy-related research which utilizes nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Manuscripts of four types are considered: review articles which inform readers of the latest research and advances in energy science; rapid communications which feature exciting research breakthroughs in the field; full-length articles which report comprehensive research developments; and news and opinions which comment on topical issues or express views on the developments in related fields.The editors welcome contributions on a variety of topics such as: • Batteries • Fuel Cells • Hydrogen generation and storage • Light emitting diodes • Optoelectronic devices for efficient energy usage • Photovoltaics • Piezoelectric nanogenerators • Policy and perspectives in energy • Recycling of energy materials • Self-powered nanodevices/nanosystems • Supercapacitors • Thermoelectrics
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL-NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY
Editor-in-chief Weiguo HuPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 25 in mainland China (about 26%); most named United States 28, Mainland China 25, South Korea 9, Australia 6, Hong Kong, China 4 (95 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsEngineering15.7%
- Conducting polymers and applicationsMaterials Science11.7%
- Advancements in Battery MaterialsEngineering8.9%
- Advanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesEngineering7.2%
- Supercapacitor Materials and FabricationMaterials Science7.1%
- Perovskite Materials and ApplicationsEngineering5.7%
- Advanced battery technologies researchEngineering5.3%
- Electrocatalysts for Energy ConversionEnergy4.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Materials Science Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Materials Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Materials Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 16.59LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 16.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 29.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 29.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 3.78LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.97LetPub ·
- h-index
- 112LetPub ·
- h-index
- 325OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 9,958OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 19.1OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 10.58%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 913LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 11,702 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 686 | 128 | 1,133 |
| 2025 | 947 | 123 | 14,085 |
| 2024 | 1,257 | 220 | 39,993 |
| 2023 | 959 | 178 | 45,561 |
| 2022 | 1,121 | 197 | 71,297 |
| 2021 | 1,060 | 201 | 86,148 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
67 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 28 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 67 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 5,210 / EUR 4,870 / GBP 4,170 / JPY 646,200 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 5,900 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers3, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted9
- editorialManuscripts of four types are considered: review articles which inform readers of the latest research and advances in energy science;rapid communications which …Length not stated
- full-length articlesfull-length articles which report comprehensive research developmentsLength not stated
- news and opinionsnews and opinions which comment on topical issues or express views on the developments in related fieldsLength not stated
- opinionManuscripts of four types are considered: review articles which inform readers of the latest research and advances in energy science;rapid communications which …Length not stated
- rapid communicationManuscripts of four types are considered: review articles which inform readers of the latest research and advances in energy science;rapid communications which …Length not stated
- rapid communicationsrapid communications which feature exciting research breakthroughs in the fieldLength not stated
- reviewManuscripts of four types are considered: review articles which inform readers of the latest research and advances in energy science;rapid communications which …Length not stated
- review articleManuscripts of four types are considered: review articles which inform readers of the latest research and advances in energy science;rapid communications which …Length not stated
- review articlesreview articles which inform readers of the latest research and advances in energy scienceLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed, does not count as prior publication Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2211-2855
- Electronic ISSN
- 2211-3282
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Nano Energy
What CAS zone is Nano Energy in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Nano Energy is in Zone 2 of Materials Science, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Materials Science, Multidisciplinary / Physics, Applied / Nanoscience & Nanotechnology; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Materials Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Nano Energy?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 16.59; CiteScore 29.6, h-index 325.
How long does peer review take at Nano Energy?
The publisher reports about 67 days (submission to acceptance). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Nano Energy?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Nano Energy based?
Of the 95 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 25 (about 26%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (28), Mainland China (25) and South Korea (9). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Nano Energy?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Nano Energy is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Nano Energy open access, and what is the APC?
Nano Energy is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 5,210.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .